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President of Turkmenistan Outlines Regional Development Priorities at Work Meeting

27 Apr. 17:52

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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a digital working meeting today to discuss the strategic progress of the nation's agricultural sector and regional infrastructure projects. The session included the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge of agriculture and the provincial governors (hyakims). The discussion primarily focused on the ongoing seasonal field operations and the efficient management of rural development programs.

According to the reports provided during the meeting, comprehensive agrotechnical care is currently being administered to wheat fields across all provinces. Preparations for the upcoming grain harvest are in full swing, including the maintenance of combines, elevators, and collection points. In the cotton sector, farmers are actively engaged in inter-row cultivation and thinning of young plants to ensure optimal growth. Additionally, the silkworm breeding season is progressing steadily as part of the efforts to strengthen the domestic silk industry.

After evaluating the reports, the Head of State emphasized the importance of meeting strict deadlines for cotton sowing and maintaining high standards in the care of spring crops. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the relevant officials to maintain constant supervision over irrigation and fertilization processes to guarantee food security. The President noted that scientific approaches must be integrated into daily farming practices to maximize efficiency.

The meeting also addressed the status of ongoing construction projects for social and industrial facilities across the regions. The President stressed that all new buildings must meet international quality standards and be completed according to the established schedules. Ensuring the timely delivery of these projects is a key component of the state strategy aimed at enhancing the living conditions of citizens and fostering sustainable regional growth.

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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania

10 Oct. 10:55

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The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.

Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.

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